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Friday, 5 July 2013

Official press release from Japanese Embassy

Exemption of Visa for Malaysian Nationals holding biometric
passport with an embedded microchip that is compliant with ICAO
(International Civil Aviation Organization) standards starting from 1
July 2013.
1. From 1st July 2013, the Government of Japan has decided to abolish
the requirement of short-term visa for Malaysian Nationals who hold
ordinary biometric passports with embedded microchip that is compliant
with ICAO standards(issued since February 2010) who wish to enter Japan
for short-term stay.
However, this visa exemption only apply to Malaysian Nationals
holding ordinary biometric passport with embedded microchip that is
compliant with ICAO standards. Malaysian Nationals who do not hold
ordinary biometric passport with embedded microchip that is compliant
with ICAO standards are remain advised to obtain a visa to enter into
Japan.
When you plan to visit Japan, please kindly check if your passport is
a biometric passport with embedded microchip that is compliant with
ICAO standards.
2. In accordance with the above visa exemption, the duration of stay
in Japan to be given to Malaysian Nationals at that time of entry
inspection will be for maximum 90 days. (Those who plan to stay for more
than 90 days or work in Japan, remain requested to obtain a visa as
before.)
3. When you enter into Japan, your entry permit will be issued at the
entry point by the Japan immigration (This is the same for those who
enter into Japan with a valid travel visa). Please take note that you
might be asked about your purpose of visiting Japan or requested to
submit necessary documents (For example: Return flight tickets &
etc.).
Please be aware that you might be denied entry if you are entering
Japan for short-term stay but the total duration of your stay in Japan
in a year exceeds 180 days.
4. If you have any enquiry, please contact the consular section of Embassy of Japan in Malaysia at the phone number below.
Consular Section, Embassy of Japan in Malaysia Tel: 03-2177-2600